Electronic Technician Trainee - Electronic Technician

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Electronic Technician in District 04 to install, repair, program, and maintain traffic signal systems and related equipment. The role requires operating bucket trucks and specialized tools, with a focus on preventive maintenance and diagnostic work.

The position offers progression from Electronic Technician Trainee to Electronic Technician, with hourly rates listed.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in maintenance or repair of electronic/electrical systems.
• One year of experience or training in the installation, repair or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification.
• Experience substitution: six semester hours earned in electronics or computer science substitute for one year of required experience.
• Must possess FCC radio-telephone license when working with marine/aviation transmitting equipment or radar.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic traffic signal systems, controllers, and vehicle detection equipment; performs preventive maintenance and inspections yearly.
• Read blueprints and schematics; assist in layout of electrical and mechanical systems; inspect and maintain building systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical devices and systems on fixed bridges and roadway lighting, including navigational lighting.
• Assist in maintaining stock of electrical parts and in estimating repair costs; prepare Daily Work Reports; assist with two-way radio installations in state vehicles.
• May perform other duties including emergency/disaster support as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electronic troubleshooting

Vehicle operation

Maintenance planning

Education

CompTIA A+ Certification

Tools

Voltmeter usage

PDA devices

Laptop programming data

Job description

This position is located in District 04, Unit 752 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. The overall function of this position is to install, repair, program, and maintain electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and video detection equipment. This position may assist in providing a wide variety of routine electrical maintenance and installation work at all facilities maintained by District 04 Operations. The incumbent is required to operate bucket trucks, forklifts and passenger vehicles as well as being required to have specialized knowledge in the use of voltmeters, amp gauges, PDA devices, computers and any other tools that are required for the job at hand.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

• One year of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• One year of experience or training in the installation, repair or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
• Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Installs, repairs, and maintains electronic traffic signal systems, solid-state computerized controllers, and vehicle detection equipment. Performs detailed preventive maintenance and inspection of all computerized traffic signal systems in the district on a yearly basis. Inspects the installation of new traffic signals and flashing beacons including wiring and cables, computerized signal controllers, and electronic signal heads. Performs the uploading and downloading of programming data to and from computerized traffic signal controllers using a laptop or hand held computer. Performs programming changes on computerized traffic signal controllers. Performs diagnosis and repair of data communication equipment for computerized traffic signal controllers in a coordinated traffic signal system.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes primary and secondary high voltage systems, underground and above ground, indoor and outdoor lighting, cooling, heating, and refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants, control panels, generators and power distribution systems. Read and interpret electrical blueprints, electronic schematics and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Provide assistance concerning the layout of electrical and mechanical systems in all buildings. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on air conditioners, water heaters, ice machines and other equipment required by the Office of Risk Management.
• Perform diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of electrical devices, and systems associated with fixed bridges. Maintain and repair roadway lighting, marine navigational lighting on fixed bridges. Perform electrical maintenance work on the electronic signals and lights.
• Assist in keeping an adequate supply of electrical and electronie parts on hand for routine and emergency repairs. Assist in estimating repair costs to determine the feasibility of repairing or replacing electrical and mechanical equipment. Prepare Daily Work Reports (DWR) for all electrical maintenance work and traffic signal work. Assist telecommunications personnel with the installation of two-way radios in state vehicles.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Electronic Technician Trainee or Electronic Technician.

Compensation:

• Electronic Technician Trainee - $21.05/hourly

• Electronic Technician - $24.10/hourly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment